Price	Starting from € 3000 per week (more information)	Price on request.
Sleeps	8
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	4
Accessibility	This property is not specifically suited to less mobile guests
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Il Pellegrino

A passion project of simple lines and volumes, Il Pellegrino takes nature as its inspiration and the result is a sophisticated and restful retreat

Il Pellegrino is built on the dreams of a scientist, an engineer and an entrepreneur with a shared passion for Puglia’s enduring sunshine, glorious coastline and delicious food. This sensational property - a clever blend of old and new in an exquisite location in the heart of the Itria Valley – is their dream come true. And what a peaceful, beautiful dream it is.

Using best conservation practices and local materials, talented stonemasons have restored the old buildings, including a trullo that dates to the 18th century. The new building was designed to complement the old, and both blend effortlessly together, around a quiet inner courtyard.

Three of the double en-suite bedrooms occupy the old trulli and the lamia, while the fourth is in the newer space. A beautiful floor made from local stone runs throughout the property, connecting old with new and the buildings with the land they sit on. There is a kitchen and sitting room both inside and out, giving guests reason to come and stay in any season.

With room to connect with family and friends as well as to find a quiet space to be alone, the real pull of this place is its beautiful connection with nature. Approached along a straight gravel drive through the olive trees, the Mediterranean garden blurs the line between wild and cultivated and guests can snooze in the shade, jump in the pool, dine outside on pizza cooked in the pizza oven and properly reset.

With the delightful Adriatic coast less than half an hour away and the charming towns of the Itria Valley even closer, guests have so much choice in how they spend their stay. Doubtless, you’ll wish you had booked a second week. In fact, there's nothing stopping you.

Rooms description

Bedrooms

The property has four double en-suite bedrooms. Three of them are in the old buildings that include the Main Trullo and the Tiny Trullo that overlook the pool, and the Lamia which has its own private gravel courtyard, while the fourth is in the contemporary building. Two of the rooms have space for an extra child’s bed. A beautiful floor in local stone extends throughout the property and the arches, niches and curves of the architecture provide all the necessary decoration. The beds are top-notch comfy while linen curtains add simple elegance.

Bathrooms

The indoor bathrooms follow the same principal as the bedrooms – the aesthetics are provided by the architecture and the beautiful materials, while the brushed brass fixtures and fittings are hi-spec. Each bathroom has a built-in shower, while the Main Trullo has a fabulous square concrete bath as well.

Kitchen

The living room and the well-equipped kitchen are in the contemporary building which leads to the outdoor living space. Guests have the choice of cooking in a more conventional manner inside, or outside where there is a traditional pizza oven and a BBQ.

Living rooms

The indoor living room has a barrel-vaulted brick ceiling and large windows that frame the long gravel drive through the olive grove on one side, and the inner courtyard on the other. Built-in poured-concrete sofas are within easy reach of a bookshelf and offer a lovely spot to rest in the heat of the day. Double doors lead to a twin space outside, ensuring there is plenty of room for everyone.

Facilities

Cleaning

Mid-week cleanings on Tuesdays, for bookings than a week linen change on Saturdays.

Amenities

private pool, air conditioning, dogs allowed, espresso machine, nespresso machine, hob/stove, oven, fridge, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, iron+board, wifi, barbeque, hairdryer

Accessibility

This property is not specifically suited to less mobile guests

Outside

The property is approached down a long straight driveway through the middle of an olive grove, which provides privacy as well as beautiful views. The outside sitting and dining areas and kitchen extend out from the contemporary building, providing a whole other living space that can be used throughout the day, catching the sun and the light at different moments. The design marries form with function and includes apertures in the wall that perfectly frame the views. Concrete built-in sofas are as good for serious chats as long siestas and the kitchen has as its centrepiece a traditional pizza oven, as well as a BBQ and the perfect spot for rustling up aperitivi. This carefully considered property connects the visitor to the landscape, and the Mediterranean garden and the gravel courtyard with its ancient olive trees ensure this connection is not lost. The 40sqm pool has a large terrace with sun loungers and a bucolic view for when you look up from your book.

Availability & Pricing

weekly prices

from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025	€ 3000
from 31 March 2025 to 31 May 2025	€ 4000
from 31 May 2025 to 30 June 2025	€ 5000
from 30 June 2025 to 31 August 2025	€ 6500
from 31 August 2025 to 30 September 2025	€ 5000
from 30 September 2025 to 31 October 2025	€ 4000
from 31 October 2025 to 31 December 2025	€ 3000

Cleaning fee: EUR 150 per week
Dog: EUR 100 per week

Security deposit: EUR 1000,00 to be paid to SU before arrival as specified in the booking confirmation.

Deposit: 30% upon booking, balance 30 working days before arrival.

CIN: IT074014C200100687

Sustainability

For every booking we make on this property, we will plant a tree through our charitable partner, Trees for All.

Arrival & Departure

Saturdays (depending on other bookings) arrival from 4 PM and departure latest 10 AM. During low-season flexible arrival days. Minimum stay 1 week.

Leisure & Activities

Activities

The Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve and the breathtaking beaches of the Adriatic are a half-hour-drive from the villa. The property is also close to lots of interesting towns and villages with a wide choice of restaurants, bars, shops, antiques markets and stunning Baroque architecture. There are vineyards and olive groves where tastings and tours are possible and for a round of golf, the nearest course is San Domenico, at Savelletri di Fasano (41km).

Specials

We would be delighted to help you plan the details of your stay at Il Pellegrino in advance. The following are available on request: private chef, regional cooking classes, nanny, driver, boat rental, massage therapist, yoga instructor and tourist guide.

Surroundings

Location

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Surroundings

Il Pellegrino is perfectly placed for exploring this central part of Puglia. Ostuni, one of the magical white towns of the Itria Valley is just moments away. Discover its restaurants, market stalls and maze of characterful streets, likewise Ceglie Messapica, Cisternino and Martina Franca, or head to the trulli villages of Alberobello and Locorotondo. The property is just half an hour from the crystal-clear water and rocky coves of the Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve on the Adriatic coast. To the north is Polignano a Mare (64km), a town built on limestone cliffs where its famous viewpoint, the Balconata sul Mare, offers incredible sea views and is home to occasional high-octane cliff-diving competitions. Discover coastal Monopoli (57km) with its Baroque castle and cathedral, or head down the coast to Lecce (62km), otherwise known as the Florence of the south, which is cited as one of the most beautiful cities in the south of Italy and heralded for its Baroque splendour.

Travel

Air
The nearest airports are: Brindisi [BDS] (36km) and Bari [BRI] (96km).

Train
The nearest train station to the property is at Ostuni (14km). There is car rental available at the station.

Road
The motorway exit closest to the property is Ostuni.

Distances

Ceglie Messapica (10km); Ostuni (14km); Carovigno (15km); Torre Guaceto Nature Reserve (23km); Cisternino (25km); Martina Franca (28km); Locorotondo (34km); Brindisi (36km); Alberobello (42km); Taranto (48km); Monopoli (57km); Lecce (62km); Polignano a Mare (64km); and Bari (96km).

Your villa and Covid-19

To prevent any possible spread of Covid-19 and to enable you to enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday, all our villas are cleaned to the highest standard possible, and according to the latest Italian health and safety regulations.

Perfect hygiene: to ensure an exceptional level of hygiene in all our villas, we’ve worked with our owners to create a Covid-19 villa management protocol. Based on recommendations from the World Health Organisation, and in compliance with current Italian national law, this protocol goes above and beyond our usual rigorous cleaning standards.

Prior to arrival, your villa will have been fully sanitised, including all surfaces, objects, kitchen items, curtains, sofas, throws, pillows, toys, and in and around the pool. You are welcome to ask for a detailed list of the entire cleaning procedure we do after each departure and before welcoming new guests to the property.

The owner of this house has complied with the following standards:

To ensure the necessary information concerning social distancing and the use of masks is available to all guests
To guarantee availability of and accessibility to hand hygiene systems with hydro-alcoholic solutions and soaps in all inside areas of, and pertaining to, the villa
To guarantee cleaning and disinfection of all areas according to national authority guidelines. Further information is available on request
For the swimming pool: to guarantee the efficacy of the water treatments, while respecting legal limits (the parameter for free active chlorine in the pool is between 1.0 – 1.5 mg/l; combined chlorine ≤ 0.40 mg/l; pH 6.5 – 7.5 or equivalent oxygen)
For air conditioning systems: to guarantee the air re-circulation function is switched off and, according to the manufacturer’s instructions, with the plant in off-mode, to clean the air filters of the heating/cooling plants that use heat pumps, fan coils and convectors, at the end of each stay